Things take form in the dark.
Everybody has a unique relationship with darkness and a way of relating to it. Darkness also influences us all in different ways. Often both negative and positive sides can be found of darkness, which may also vary in the course of time. The Deeper into Darkness theme challenges you to ponder, explore and experience different dimensions and meanings of darkness through science, literature, music and deeper experiences.
Dive in the perspectives of darkness as laid out by experts. Submerge yourself in darkness themed prose and music or surrender to your feelings and senses in different encapsulated pitch black spaces. Darkness challenges all senses!
Events:
Through the Darkness lecture series will discuss the many facets of darkness. October - November 2010 by the Turku Cultural Services office.
Master's thesis on experiencing darkness and the deeper meaning of darkness. The research material includes folklore and stories from personal experiences. University of Turku, Department of Cultural Research.
Anthologies of Darkness and Light are two compilations of creative writing written by students at the University of Turku. Kammio Association.
Under the Reading Lamp will involve activities based on the theme of darkness and take place in the City Main Library. Autumn 2010 and 2011 by Turku City Library.
The Pitch Black Projects will take audiences into dark spaces. It will find out how much we allow ourselves to be carried away by emotions. November 2010 - March 2011 by artists Sanna Syvänen and Paula Väinämö.
Camera Sacra & Mala event series. Autumn 2011 by photographer and researcher Nina Kokkinen and artist Paula Väinämö in co-operation with the University of Turku (Department of Cultural Research) and artist association Arte.
Photo: Under the Reading Lamp, Janna Johanna Amnelin
